amorous
1 use
She rejected his amorous advances.
amorous = romantic or sexual
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
bequeath
1 use
It is our duty to bequeath a better world to our grandchildren.
bequeath = pass down
Definition
Generally bequeath means:give or pass down — often upon death in a will
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
bombastic
1 use
The media relishes her bombastic style.
bombastic = pompous or pretentious talk or writing
(often using difficult words to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
(often using difficult words to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
Definition
Generally bombastic means:pompous or pretentious talk or writing
(often using difficult words in an attempt to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
(often using difficult words in an attempt to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
carouse
2 uses
They were out carousing last night.
carousing = having fun in a noisy manner while drinking alcohol
Definition
Generally carouse means:having fun with others in a noisy manner while drinking alcohol
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
edify
3 uses
She edifies and inspires supporters everywhere she speaks.
edifies = teaches or instructs
Definition
Generally edify means:to instruct — morally or intellectually
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
egotistical
1 use
She is accused of being egotistical and aloof.
egotistical = conceited and self-centered
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
ensconced
1 use
She moved to New York for college and has been happily ensconced in the city ever since.
ensconced = settled comfortably
Definition
Generally ensconced means:fixed firmly; or settled comfortably
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
enumerate
1 use
She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered
enumerated = to name items individually (as though making a list)
Definition
Generally enumerate means:to name items individually (as though making a list); or to count
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | notes |
expiate
1 use
She knows she can't expiate her sins, but hopes to heal some of the wounds.
expiate = make up for (do enough good to make up for the wrongs)
Definition
Generally expiate means:atone (demonstrate sorrow for a wrong either by doing something good to make up for the wrong, or accepting punishment)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
expound
2 uses
You will be asked to expound on a teacher-selected topic from the book.
expound = discuss in detail
Definition
Generally expound means:explain or discuss in detail
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
flout
2 uses
The current enforcement policy encourages people to flout the law.
flout = openly disregard
Definition
Generally flout means:to openly disregard — typically a law, rule, or custom
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
impropriety
1 use
The senator denied any impropriety.
impropriety = behavior that was not proper
Definition
Generally impropriety means:behavior thought not to be proper — such as immoral or rude behavior
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
incognito
1 use
They are travelling incognito.
incognito = with hidden identity (perhaps false names or even disguises)
Definition
Generally incognito means:with identity hidden — such as via a disguise or false name
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
ineffable
1 use
Such a spiritual experience has ineffable qualities that cannot be entirely shared.
ineffable = indescribable (impossible to put into words)
Definition
Generally ineffable means:something that cannot be put into words
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
obsolete
1 use
My mother still has a twenty-year-old obsolete computer in storage.
obsolete = no longer in general use because it was replaced by something better
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
omniscient
1 use
She believes God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
omniscient = all-knowing; i.e., to know everything
Definition
Generally omniscient means:all-knowing (to know everything)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
pathos
1 use
The novel triumphs with humor and pathos.
pathos = a quality that arouses pity or sorrow
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
preeminent
1 use
I think of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra as the world's most preeminent orchestra.
preeminent = surpassing all others
Definition
Generally preeminent means:outstanding or surpassing others in status, ability, or possession of a notable characteristic
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
ravish
1 use
The soldiers ravished the city.
ravished = overwhelmed, plundered, and raped
Definition
Generally this sense of ravish means:to rape, overwhelm or plunder
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
stagnate
1 use
We don't want the economy to stagnate.
stagnate = stay still or not develop
Definition
Generally stagnate means:staying still or not developing
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |